Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 6 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
A 33-year-oldTurnerman has been charged after allegedly assaulting his partner onthe weekend.
About 12pm on Sunday (1 February 2026), the man and his partner were atherresidence in Turner when the man became aggressive.
He allegedly grabbed herbytheneckand hair,punched her multiple times on her upperbodyand pushed herinto a wall and table.
The womansought medical treatment for her injuries and yesterdayafternoon(Thursday, 5 February 2026)the incident was reported to police.
Last night, policeattended a residence inWatsonand placed the33-year-oldman under arrest.
He has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of aggravated common assault. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today(Friday, 6 February2026).
ACT Policing stands ready toassistvictims experiencing family violence.
If you are in this situation - when it is safe to do so - please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in anemergency, orcontact a support service who canassistwith crisis support, safetyplanningand advice.
If yourequireassistance, you can contact:
* Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.* Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but yourequirepoliceassistance.* The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safetyplanningand information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.* The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525
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